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OVER 3,000 DELEGATES SET FOR AFDB MEETINGS IN CONGO AS AFRICA FACES $400BN FINANCING GAP
The African Development Bank (AfDB) says more than 3,000 delegates will gather in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, for its 2026 Annual Meetings. The meeting, scheduled for May 25 to 29, will focus on addressing Africa’s widening development financing gap, estimated at $400 billion annually. Key discussions will cover infrastructure, energy, food security, climate adaptation and…
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300 POLICE OFFICERS COMPLETE FORENSIC, FRAUD INVESTIGATION TRAINING IN IMO
The Imo State Police Command says 300 officers have completed training in forensic and fraud investigation to strengthen policing and improve service delivery. According to the Command, the two-day training focused on modern investigative techniques, intelligence-led policing, and methods for tackling financial crimes and other emerging threats. Participants also received lectures on anti-money laundering, terrorist…
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FRSC DEPLOYS 600 PERSONNEL, EMERGENCY UNITS FOR EID-EL-KABIR SAFETY IN NIGER
The Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) in Niger State has deployed 600 personnel to ensure safe and smooth travel during the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. According to Sector Commander A’ishat Sa’adu, the special operation will begin on May 25 and will cover major highways across the state. The command has also mobilised 12 patrol vehicles, one tow…
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NSCDC SEALS 2 COMPANIES OVER ALLEGED INFRASTRUCTURE THEFT, TERROR FINANCING
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) says it has sealed all branches of Inner Galaxy Steel Company and Jiuxing Integrity Industrial Ltd over allegations linked to terrorism financing and vandalism of national infrastructure. According to the NSCDC, the action followed a court order obtained after investigations into alleged conspiracy, theft and concealment of…
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PENTECOST SUNDAY: PRIEST URGES NIGERIANS TO EMBRACE FORGIVENESS, PEACE
Catholic priest Rev. Fr. Jude Akinwale has urged Nigerians to make forgiveness a way of life as Christians marked Pentecost Sunday across the country. Speaking during a Pentecost Mass at St. Augustine Catholic Church, Ilara-Epe in Lagos State, Akinwale said forgiveness and peaceful coexistence are important values linked to the gift of the Holy Spirit.…
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IBEJU-LEKKI LG OFFERS FREE EID-EL-KABIR BUS RIDES FOR RESIDENTS
Residents of Ibeju-Lekki heading home for Eid-el-Kabir will get free transportation support from the local government this week. The Chairman of Ibeju-Lekki LGA, Abdullahi Sesan-Olowa, said the council will provide free bus rides from CMS Bus Stop and Ikorodu Garage to Ibeju-Lekki beginning from Tuesday, May 26. According to the council, the initiative is aimed…
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MIYETTI ALLAH SEEKS FG LOAN SUPPORT FOR BUTCHERS TO REDUCE BEEF PRICES
The Miyetti-Allah Fulaku Yeso Yeso Development Association (MAFYDA) has appealed to the Federal Government to provide loan support for butchers nationwide to help reduce the rising cost of beef. The association said many butchers are unable to buy cows directly from livestock farmers because of limited funds, forcing them to depend on middlemen who resell…
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GUNMEN KILL 3, ABDUCT 15 WORSHIPPERS DURING NIGHT VIGIL IN KWARA
Tragedy struck in Kwara State on Friday night May 22, after suspected armed bandits attacked a prayer ground in Ekiti Local Government Area, at about 8:30 p.m. killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others during a night vigil. According to the Kwara State Police Command, the attack was reported on Saturday by Pastor Adebayo Abiodun…
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PDP ANNOUNCES BOLAKALE KAWU AS CONSENSUS GOVERNORSHIP CANDIDATE FOR 2027 PDP
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Kwara State has officially announced Engineer Sulaiman Bolakale Kawu as the party’s consensus governorship candidate ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The announcement was made during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting attended by party leaders and representatives from across the state. Speaking on behalf of the party leader, Dr. Abubakar…
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SARAKI UNVEILS KALE KAWU AS PDP CONSENSUS CANDIDATE FOR 2027 KWARA GOVERNORSHIP POLL
Former Senate President Bukola Saraki has announced Engr. Kale Kawu as the consensus governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ahead of the 2027 governorship election in Kwara State. In a statement released on Saturday May 23, the former Kwara governor said the party resolved to adopt Kawu as its flagbearer in a bid…
